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Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
Read MoreOn the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood struggles to save itself
By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Dec. 8, 2022 “On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood struggles to save itself” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
Read MoreGilmer Band Concert
Come enjoy a wonderful concert tomorrow night in the high school auditorium. pic.twitter.com/UGqdo2YCOx — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) December 8, 2022
Read MoreIn defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2022 “In defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke, lawyers debate whether Kelcy Warren is a public figure” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute Offers First-of-Its-Kind Treatment for Heart Disease
Tyler (December 7, 2022) — UT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute announced a new treatment option for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease living in East Texas. The new technology is a novel application of lithotripsy, an approach that uses sonic pressure waves to safely break up kidney stones. It’s now available to…
Read More10 questions to ask before signing a carbon credit contract
10 questions to ask before signing a carbon credit contract Agricultural law specialist offers considerations for landowners interested in selling carbon credits Written by Kay Ledbetter, 806-547-0002, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Tiffany Lashmet, J.D., advises landowners to carefully consider carbon credit contracts before signing. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) No two carbon credit contracts…
Read MoreKC set to award 339 degrees, certificates at fall graduation Friday
Published: Wednesday, December 7th 2022 Kilgore College will hold its fall graduation ceremony 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, awarding 300 graduates with 339 degrees and certificates. Each graduate will receive up to eight free tickets for the ceremony. Also, a nursing pinning/graduation ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in Dodson Auditorium. Dodson…
Read MoreTravis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules
By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2022 “Travis County judges can’t hear appeals from migrants arrested under Texas border security push, court rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreWhy some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic
Why some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic By Lucy Tompkins, The Texas Tribune and The New York Times Dec. 7, 2022 “Why some Texas cities and counties had to return millions of dollars meant to help renters during the pandemic” was first published…
Read MoreA boil-water notice in Houston made national news. In rural Texas, it’s a way of life.
By Pooja Salhotra and Jayme Lozano, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2022 “A boil-water notice in Houston made national news. In rural Texas, it’s a way of life.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
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